Carrot Badam Kheer Recipe - Carrot Almond Milk Pudding
Carrot Badam Kheer is a delicious milk pudding that can be had either warm or cold. The addition of milk, carrots and dates makes this kheer very nutritious and wholesome too. It is extremely simple to make, and with no added sugars, it is delicious and healthy too. Make it for a festive occasion or even for a nutritious treat post a weekend meal.
Ingredients
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3 Carrots (Gajjar)
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peeled and diced
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1/2 cup Whole Almonds (Badam)
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5 Dates
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pitted
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500 ml Milk
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Saffron strands
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(optional)
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Carrot Badam Kheer recipe, we will get the almonds ready
Step 2
Soak the almonds in warm water for about half an hour
Step 3
After half an hour, you will notice the skin has become tender and will slip your easily
Step 4
Remove the skin from the almonds
Step 5
Our next step is to blend all the ingredients in a blender
Step 6
Add the carrots, almonds dates into the blender
Step 7
Add a little milk at a time and blend to make a smooth puree
Step 8
Once the mixture is smooth, add the remaining milk and blend again
Step 9
Transfer the carrot badam kheer to a heavy bottomed sauce pan
Step 10
Turn the heat on to medium high and give it a brisk boil
Step 11
Adjust the consistency by adding water or more milk to suit your taste
Step 12
Turn off the heat and set aside or transfer to a serving bowl
Step 13
For the tempering, heat the ghee in a small pan; add the cashew nuts or almonds and roast them until golden brown
Step 14
Stir in the roasted nuts into the above carrot kheer
Step 15
Serve Carrot Badam Kheer after your delicious festive meal of Jodhpuri Aloo, Ajwain Puri, Satvik Carrot Sprout Salad and Mirchi Ka Chunda